Official Election Certification
Judge Serko was notified by the Pierce County Auditor of her election to Department 14. As a result this website will no longer be an active campaign website but will remain in place for informational purposes only.
Judge Serko Goes Unchallenged
At the close of the filing deadline on Friday July 28th no challengers had filed to run against the judge. A strong and visible pre-filing campaign along with substantial support and endorsements by many prominent groups and individuals seems to have dissuaded any potential challengers. In addition Judge Serko emerged as a formidable incumbent since in her tenure on the bench she has quickly garnered the respect and admiration of her colleagues and by those who have appeared before her. Judge Serko wishes to thank all her supporters and in particular her campaign committee for their efforts on her behalf.
Organization and Group Endorsements in 2006 Campaign
The following professional organizations have endorsed the candidacy of Judge Serko:
Washington Council of Police Officers & Sheriffs
Pierce County Sheriffs Guild
Pierce County Prosecutor Gerry Horne
Pierce County Prosecuting Attorneys’ Association
Tacoma Firefighters Local #31
Individuals Endorsing Judge Serko in 2006 Campaign
Abel Gregory
Adams Bart
Albertson Dan
Anderson Stephen
Archer Margaret
Arend Stephanie
Armijo Sergio
Balsam Robin
Barcus Ben
Bennett John
Bechtholt John
Buckner Roseanne
Bucklin Kerry
Bufalini David
Burrough Dave
Chambers Tom
Cables Rodolfo
Christnacht James
Combs John
Conklin Andrea
Conitz Abra
Counsell Charles
Culpepper Ron
Cuthbertson Frank
Danieli Ann
DeBolt Christine
Dodge Harold
Downing Steve
Duenholter Martin
Ellis Claire
Ellis Robert
Ennis John
Felnagle Thomas
Fisher Mike
Fogerty Sam
Frankel Shelly
Gibson Kim
Gosselin Beverly and Richard
Gosselin Timothy
Grimmer Kurt
Guadnola John
Handmacher James
Harkins Kathleen
Harkins Vernon
Henry Joanne
Hayes Frederick
Hester Monte
Hicks Patricia
Hickman John
Hogan Vicki
Hood Mark
Horne Gerald
Houghton Elaine
Jensen Beth
Johnson Craig
Jones Michael
Keller Margo
Kesling Peter
Kiesel Diana
Klonway Dianne
Kyler Debbie
Lantz Patricia
LaPorte Dennis
Larkin Tom
Lee Linda
Leudtke Sherilee
Lindquist Mark
Lunceford Ron
Mackoff Julie
Mackoff Leslie
Lynn William
Manza Patrick
Maule Linda
Morrow Jane
Murphy John
Nelson Kathryn
Norman Peter
Oldfield Tom
O’Connor John
O’Melveny John
Pierce Kathleen
Pratt Greg and Susan
Preston Gary and Lyn
Ray Rodney
Ricketts Robert
Rinker Jan
Rose Katie
Semago Raelene
Serko Jeffrey
Shafel Kathy
Shaffer F. Mike
Shave Janice
Sheehan Bob
Sheera John
Sinnitt C. Joseph
Sinnitt Lisa
Sloan Philip
Staadecker Charles and Benita
Steiner D. Gary
Steward Katy Jo
Stewart Michael
Stover Vicky
Strobel John
Sullivan Susan
Thompson Ronald
Tollefson Brian
Trevellyan Vernon and Christine
Van Deren Marywave
Van Doorninck Kitty-Ann
Walters Charlie and Theresa
Warnick Jack
Weinman Mark
West Thomas
Wickens Sean
Winkler Jack
Worswick Lisa
Young Bonnie and Wayne
Judge Serko Files For Election
On the first day of filing for election Judge Serko along with a number of her judicial colleagues filed candidacy documents with the Pierce County Auditor. Although Judge Serko has been a declared candidate for a number of months and has been already running a well organized campaign, the official filing marks the beginning of a more vigorous campaign effort leading to the September primary election
Endorsements for the 2006 Campaign
The following professional organizations have endorsed the candidacy of Judge Serko:
Washington Council of Police Officers & Sheriffs
Pierce County Sheriffs Guild
Pierce County Prosecutor Gerry Horne
Pierce County Prosecuting Attorneys’ Association
Tacoma Firefighters Local #31
Campaign Kick-Off A Resounding Success
The May 3rd kick-off celebration for Judge Serko’s campaign was a resounding success. The well attended event saw numerous judicial colleagues, members of the Tacoma-Pierce County legal community, elected officials, friends of the Judge, and many other supporters in attendance. Judge Serko spoke briefly about her plans to run an active and vigorous campaign and offered a few heartfelt comments about her job and her commitment to serving the Pierce County community.
Judge Serko would like to thank her campaign committee and the owners and staff of Primo Grill for their efforts in making this an enjoyable evening for all.
Gallery of Photos From The Event
Help The Campaign To Retain Judge Serko
Check back later for ways to help the campaign.
Campaign Kick-Off Event
Campaign Co-Chair Dan Kyler announced that the official “kick-off” event of Judge Serko’s retention campaign will be held on May 3, 2006 at the Primo Grill 601 S Pine St in Tacoma from 5-7pm . More details will be forthcoming.
About Judge Serko
Married: Peter J Serko
Three Children: Lorean, Alice, Michael
Graduate University of Puget Sound School of Law 1982
Practice: Rush, Hannula, & Harkins 1982 -1995
Managing Partner: 1987-1995
Sole Practitioner: 1995-2000
Administrative Law Judge,
Office of Administrative Hearings: 2001-2005
President, Washington Women Lawyers Pierce County 1988
President, Washington Women Lawyers State of WA 1996-1997
Hearing Officer, K-12 School District Teacher Discharge Hearings
WAMS Mediator/Arbitrator
Commissioner Pro Tem, Pierce County Superior Court 1990;1997;2001
Adjunct Professor of Law Seattle University Law School 1998-2000
Member, Rotary Club #8, Tacoma,WA 1987-1997, 2006
Metro Parks District Tacoma, WA Citizen Advisory Committee 1987
Boys and Girls Club of Tacoma-Pierce county Board Member at Large 1991-1992